The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire.We enforce the State Labor Laws for minimum wage, hours of work, employment of minors, payment of wages, farm labor, nursing mothers in the workplace, and more. Workers in New York State have rights and protections related to: Wages; Hours of work and overtime; Leave; Safety and health; Discrimination. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. The LS 54 is the most used Notice of Pay Rate form. It is based on hourly wages. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Employers need to stay compliant with laws regarding employee pay and minimum wage, overtime, salary disclosure, payroll deductions, and more. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance.